Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/4         ounce  active dry yeast
  1 1/2           cups  warm water -- 110 to 115 degrees
  1         tablespoon  sugar
  1           teaspoon  salt
  4               cups  all-purpose flour
  1                     egg beaten
                        coarse salt

Preparation:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the sugar, salt and enough flour to make a soft dough. Turn onto a floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Pinch off about 2 T of dough for each pretzel. Shape into traditional pretzel twists or letters or animals as desired. Place on greased baking sheets. Brush with egg; sprinkle with salt. Bake at 425 for 15 min. or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutritional Information:

105 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (2% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 22g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 120mg Sodium